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Register for a Campus Tour

August 17, 2022

Multiple tours are being offered over the next two weeks to new and current students at the Notre Dame Campus and Exchange District Campus. 

Follow the following step to register for a tour:

  1. Select your campus and preferred time and then click on a link below.
  2. Select a date in the calendar, then click on the time so it turns blue.
  3. Add your name and email address, and then click ‘book’.

A confirmation of the date, time, and location as well as visitor parking will be provided to you once you register. 

Notre Dame Campus Tours – All tours will start in front of the Campus Store.

August 15 – 19

August 22 – 26

Exchange District Campus Tours – All tours will start in front of the Student Service Centre.

August 15 – 19

August 22 – 26

If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Thorarinson at stthorarinson@rrc.ca . 

Meet, Learn and Connect at Red River Ready

August 11, 2022

All students are invited to attend Red River Ready. This event provides a variety of sessions to help you prepare for success on your academic journey at RRC Polytech.

The Red River Ready orientation sessions are taking place on August 23 at the Notre Dame Campus and August 24 at the Exchange District Campus.

Come meet other students as you learn about the services and supports that will help you make the most of your time at the College, such as:

  • Student Association
  • Student Service Centre
  • Library Services and Academic Success Centre
  • Indigenous Student Support
  • Student Support Services
  • Career Services
  • Campus Well-Being
  • Accessibility Services and Counselling Services
  • Safety and Health and Security Services
  • Financial Aid, RPL, Academic and Program advising 
  • Ancillary services (Parking, Campus Store)
  • and more!

Click here to see more information about the event and to register.

Free Event: Monarch Butterfly Festival

July 14, 2022

Join Winnipeggers as they celebrate the 14th annual Monarch Butterfly Festival at the Living Prairie Museum (located at 2795 Ness Avenue).

Enjoy crafts, exhibit booths, live butterflies, guided hikes, and milkweed (the Monarch’s favourite food) giveaways while quantities last!

Tips for Attendance

  • Pack some water and snacks.
  • Be prepared to be outside for most of your visit!
  • Refer to onsite schedule and maps for activity locations.
  • Guided hikes each day, starting at 10:30am, 12:00pm, and 1:15pm.
  • Donation incentives (butterfly wrist bands) will be cash only.
  • Free on-street parking is available.

Date & Time: July 16 – 17, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Venue: Living Prairie Museum, 2795 Ness Avenue

Click here for more information.

Accessing Funding for Education and Training

July 7, 2022

Are you a permanent resident?

Are you planning to go to college or university?

If you answered yes to these questions, you might be interested in learning about funding opportunities available to help you to pay for your education and training.

Contact your Student Integration Coordinators, Lauren Joyce (ljoyce@rrc.ca) or Jillian Hoogland (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for more information.

Canadian Immigrant Fair

July 7, 2022

This free, one-stop event connects newcomers with information and inspiration on the three pillars of immigrant success: Careers, Education and Settlement. The fair provides information for immigrants who need help as they look for jobs, go back to school and settle in their new home. Students can connect with employers, recruiters, immigrant service providers, educational institutions, and government services that can support them on their journey.

  • Date: July 8, 2022
  • Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Location: Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Avenue
  • Cost: FREE!

For event and registration information, please see the Canadian Immigrant Fair website.

Manitoba Start Career Fair

July 7, 2022

Are you looking for a job?

Manitoba Start is hosting a career fair on July 14th. Bring your resume if you have one.

Date and Time

  • Thu, 14 July 2022
  • 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Location

  • Manitoba Start
  • 271 Portage Ave.

Click here for more information.

Fun Summer Activities

July 7, 2022

Summer is officially here! Below, you will find several ideas for fun activities:

  1. Catch a Free Concert 
    • Catch free concerts by local Winnipeg artists at various downtown locations all summer! Concerts run from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm on Tuesdays from June to September. 
    • Click here to see the full schedule.
  2. Help the Community – Volunteer! 
    • Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, practice your English, get Canadian work experience and help the community. 
    • Visit the Volunteer Manitoba website to learn about some great volunteer opportunities.
  3. Explore Winnipeg: Walk or Ride ‘The Loop’ 
    • ‘The Loop’ is an 8 km long walk with 49 stops connecting the city’s central neighbourhoods. 
    • Click here for a map of ‘The Loop’.
  4. Check out Folklorama
    • Experience world-class entertainment, enjoy delicious authentic cuisine, warm hospitality, and view beautiful cultural displays during Folklorama, the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world.
    • July 31 – August 13, 2022. Click here for more information.
  5. Visit Manitoba’s Beautiful Beaches 
  6. Family Fun 
  7. Enjoy Free Events at Assiniboine Park
    • There are free events at Assiniboine Park all summer long! Check out concerts at the Lyric Stage and at the Leaf. Enjoy other events like Movies in the Park, Ballet in the Park, Canada Day Celebrations and so much more fun, free, family fun.
    • Click here for more information.
  8. Celebrate the Year of the Garden
    • 2022 is the YEAR of the Garden.
    • Click here to see a list of Winnipeg’s best and brightest floral displays.

Your Student Support Team will be adding new ideas for family fun throughout the summer.

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Canada Day: July 1

June 30, 2022

Here are some fun, free ways celebrate Canada Day on July 1st:

  • The Forks: Learn about Indigenous culture, take a tour, enjoy food trucks or a picnic, check out some free concerts and watch the African Cup of Nations soccer tournament.
  • Assiniboine Park: Enjoy free concerts at the Lyric Theatre and the Gardens at The Leaf, bring the kids to a bouncy castle and slide in the Lyric field and check out many other activities at the park.
  • Click here for a full list of Canada Day activities.

Job Fair Today: Manitoba Start

June 16, 2022

Date: Thursday, June 16, 2022 1:30pm-4:00pm

Location: Manitoba Start 271 Portage Avenue

Event Description: Are you looking to explore career opportunities? Manitoba Start is hosting a Job Fair in partnerships with YES! Winnipeg and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.

Manitoba Employers from a variety of sectors will be attending this event to showcase available careers within their companies! Bring a resume if you have one.

Free Citizenship Classes

June 16, 2022

Have you applied for Canadian citizenship? Do you want help preparing for the test?

If the answer to these two questions is YES, you might be interested in the free citizenship classes offered by the Immigrant Centre.

The classes are 2 hours once a week for 6 weeks. They will be offered via Zoom.

These 6 classes will cover everything you need to learn from the Discover Canada Guide sent to you by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Next Course

  • June 22 – July 27
  • Wednesday evenings
  • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m

Registration is required. Click here for more information.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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